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16-04-2024

Construction News

Construction Activity Returned to Growth in March For the first time since June 2023 Construction activity rose in Ireland, new data shows this is the most marked rate in nearly two years. BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland Construction Index rose above the 50 no change mark to 51.6. Residential and

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09-04-2024

Construction News

250,000 New Homes New Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has pledged to build 250,000 between 2025 and 2030. Mr. Harris has also stated that this would not be a smooth delivery of 50,000 homes per year and it could take time to ramp up capacity. The incoming Taoiseach agrees with former Taoiseach Leo

02-04-2024

Construction News

Construction to begin for Killarney Homes A large housing development consisting of 249 homes in Killarney has been giving the green light to begin construction immediately. Of the 249 homes 143 will be house and the other 106 units will consist of apartments. The eight-hectare site located in the

26-03-2024

Construction News

February Record Housing Starts In February the number of residential construction starts reached a record of 3,699, according to the Department of Housing. This is an 87% increase on the units which began construction in February 2023. Of these new units 60% are scheme dwellings, 29% are apartments

12-03-2024

Construction News

Tralee Astellas Facility Ground is set to be broke for the €330 million Astellas Phrama Plant in Kerry Technology Park on March 25th. The project will see the construction of a state-of-the-art development on a 45-acre site consisting of approximately 17,000 square metres. It is expected that

05-03-2024

Construction Industry Update

Metrolink Concerns An Bord Pleanála has heard concerns from residences living in the area of the planned Charlemount Metrolink station terminal. Residents from the area voiced their concerns with regards to the planning of the station, how the works are excessive for the Dartmouth Square and

28-02-2024

Construction News

Annual Building & Construction Volume New figures from the CSO have revealed that construction and building volumes fell by 6.3% in 2023. Volume in the Non-Residential Building sector fell by 11% at the end of year, there was a 5% drop in the Residential Building Sector. The only sector to show

21-02-2024

Construction Industry Update

Metrolink Oral Hearing The first hearing of Dublin’s Metrolink took place in the Gresham Hotel. Over the next five weeks details of the rail service between Swords and Dublin City Centre are expected to be outlined. Construction of the Metrolink is expected to commence in 2025 and take up to

14-02-2024

Construction Industry Update

National Children’s Hospital The total cost of the National Children's Hospital is set to increase to €2.24 billion. The government has said that the increase in capital budget "will address areas identified in the 2019 report, the New Children’s Hospital Independent Review of

07-02-2024

Construction Industry Updates

Cork Harbour Offshore Wind Site Doyle Shipping group is planning to redevelop the Cork Dockyard Facility in Cork Harbour as a port infrastructure hub. DSG has issued tender documents and will carry out a significant consultation with stakeholders and the public before it formally lodges a planning

30-01-2024

Ireland's Construction Landscape 2024

Construction Projects in Ireland 2024 Construction output in Ireland forecast to grow by 4.4% in 2024, strongest growth amongst 19 European Countries Irish new housing completions estimated at 33,450 for 2024 – up 7.9% The civil engineering sector in Ireland is forecast to grow 5.3% in 2024

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